After the Success of ‘Pritam & Pedro’, Vir Hirani to Lend His Voice to Mowgli in an Upcoming AI-Generated Feature Film Inspired by ‘The Jungle Book’

Produced by Sripal Morakhia and directed by Soumitra Ranade, the Hindi-language animated feature marks the rising actor’s debut in voice acting following his acclaimed streaming breakthrough.

Following his widely praised streaming debut, Vir Hirani is all set to explore a brand-new creative avenue as he steps into the world of voice acting. The young actor will lend his voice to the iconic character of Mowgli in an upcoming AI-generated Indian feature film inspired by The Jungle Book. Produced by Sripal Morakhia and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Soumitra Ranade (Jajantaram Mamantaram, Goopi Gawaiyaa Bagha Bajaiyaa), the project will feature a Hindi voice track.

This venture marks an exciting new milestone in Vir’s burgeoning career on the heels of his breakout performance as Pritam Parker in Avinash Arun’s JioHotstar cybercrime comedy-thriller Pritam & Pedro, in which he starred alongside Arshad Warsi and Vikrant Massey. His turn in the series struck a strong chord with viewers, earning him widespread affection and the affectionate tag of ‘national crush’ across social media.

Alongside his on-screen charm, Vir’s distinctive, expressive voice has garnered significant attention from listeners and industry insiders alike—reportedly sparking a wave of offers for voice-over and dubbing projects, including animation assignments. Fans have even flooded him with requests for personalized voice notes and ASMR recordings.

With this upcoming AI-animated adaptation, Vir will bring his own fresh interpretation to Mowgli, exploring a new dimension of performance driven purely by vocal nuance, expression, and characterization. Joining the growing roster of Indian actors lending their voices to animated features, the project opens a compelling new chapter in his evolving artistic journey.

By Keerti Kadam